Praise for Possible Merger:Sentencing Reform with Prison BillWASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2018 -- The largest global Christian prison ministry is applauding reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to include sentencing reform measures in a pending prison bill.

Pope Francis and the Death Penalty: Change in Doctrine or Circumstances?WASHINGTON, DC., August 3, 2018 -- Catholic theologians have weighed in on changes Pope Francis has made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty, pointing to some unresolved questions about what, exactly, the changes mean.

Will Address Failures of the Church in Protecting the People of GodWASHINGTON, DC, August 1,2018 -- President of U.S. bishops’ conference issues Aug. 1 statement on course of action responding to moral failures on the part of Church leaders. We believe Cardinal DiNardo.

FEMM Aims for Data-driven Approach to Fertility AwarenessWASHINGTON, DC, July 26, 2018 -- For some, the idea of “fertility awareness” can seem daunting- full of charts and confusing formulas. The FEMM Health App seeks to change that, by providing an easier way for women to understand their fertility, and their overall health.

Three Children Euthanized Past Two Years in BelgiumBRUSSELS, July 25, 2018 -- A recent government report revealed that in 2016 and 2017, three minors were euthanized in Belgium, amid a profound rise in the number of individuals legally procuring their own deaths.

Surprise Conclusion: Book on "Humanae Vitae" ROME, July 18, 2018 -- The campaign that is underway to demolish “Humanae Vitae” - the 1968 encyclical of Paul VI that said no to artificial contraceptives - has in recent days met with an unexpected obstacle in a book that reconstructs the genesis of that text, thanks to access, for the first time, to the secret documents concerning it, personally authorized by Pope Francis.

Catholic, Brett Kavanaugh Nominated to US Supreme CourtWASHINGTON, DC, July 9, 2018 -- President Donald Trump announced Monday night he is nominating Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created when Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement June 27.

DiNardo: Roe v. Wade Support Not Good Litmus Test for Supreme Court JusticesWASHINGTON, DC, July 6, 2018 -- The U.S. Senate should not use a nominee’s stance on Roe v. Wade as a litmus test on suitability for appointment to the Supreme Court, the president of the nation’s bishops’ conference has said.

Judge Rules UnconstitutionalCalifornia’s Assisted Suicide Law NAPA, CA, May 15, 2018 — A California judge overturned the state’s assisted suicide law this morning, ruling that the legislature acted outside the scope of its authority when it enacted the End of Life Option Act.

Analysis: Benedict XVI’s Unpublished LetterGod is Key to Understanding Human RightsVATICAN CITY, May 14, 2018 -- The Ratiznger Schuelerkreis, a circle of former students of Joseph Ratzinger who meet annually, will gather this year to discuss the themes: “Church and State, Church and Society.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI selected the topic, as he does for the group every year.

Could a California Bill Ban Christian Teaching on Homosexuality?SACRAMENTO, CA, April 22, 2018 -- A proposed law in California could have a chilling effect on free speech, warn critics who fear that it could ban efforts to explain and promote Christian teaching on sexual morality.

Minn. Archbishop: Catholics Belong in Public SphereMINNEAPOLIS, MN, March 13, 2018 -- Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said it is the duty of the laity to represent the Catholic faith in the public arena, especially pointing to the current debate surrounding immigration.

US House Passes Bill Targeting Sex TraffickersWASHINGTON, DC, March 10, 2018 -- The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that aims to combat online trafficking, targeting the sites that host ads relating to sex work. The bill has received a mixed reception, however, with some arguing it may be ineffective at achieving its goal.